Continental Mountain King II UST Folding Tubeless MTB Tyre

Continental Mountain King II UST Folding Tubeless MTB Tyre

Continental

$47.30USD

The tyre (UST - Universal System Tubeless) will suit XC riders in their marathon races or weekend trail epics whilst the 2.4 model will also appeal more extreme riders on longer travel machines.
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Product Data

MTB:

Yes

Weight (g):

880

Tyre Bead:

Folding

Use:

Cross Country, Trail, All Mountain

Wheel Size:

26" (559)

The ProTection and UST models are the sensible choices for the majority whilst weight weenies and racers can take advantage of the RS (RaceSport) option. Standard versions (wire and folding) are also available.

UST

Tubeless Tyres by Continental work with both UST and Rigida/Nagesti rims and wheels. The tyre and rim form an airtight chamber. A tube is not necessary and pinchflats not possible anymore. In comparison to the conventional system, the tyre pressure can be lowered and the comfort of the ride increases. At a lower tyre pressure the tyre deforms more easily and so the contact patch of the tyre increases and the tread adapts to the ground more quickly, improving traction.

About
MTB Off-Road Tyres

These tyres are for mountain bikes and intended primarily for off road use, the knobbly patterns provide grip when steering and traction when applying power to the pedals. There is usually a tyre to suit the conditions in which you are riding in so the right choice is important. On dry days a narrow tyre with a smoother central tread can be used, but on a wet day a wider tyre with a deeper knobbly tread pattern is essential or you could be the one in contact with the mud.

About the Continental brand

More than 100 years experience in the development and production of bicycle tyres has made Continental a unique company within the industry. Continental is the only German bicycle tyre manufacturer to produce its tyres in Germany. Knowing this serves as a mighty incentive to our engineers and everyone else involved in the manufacturing process to constantly strive for further innovations. In our technology and development center in Korbach, we are constantly developing new revolutionary technologies such as the unbeatable Black Chili Compound and the ultimate Vectran™ Breaker anti-puncture technology, both used at the top end of race sport. These technologies demand sophisticated processes to ensure our legendary end-product quality, and these innovations as well as the new “ProTection” and ”RaceSport” technology for MTB tyres, can only be manufactured in our factory in Germany – “Handmade in Germany”. In order to offer the best tyre for any application, we rely equally on dialogue with our professional racers, hobby cyclists and everyday bike riders.
This results not only in high-end products for top sports applications such as the new Podium TT or the revolutionary downhill tyre “Der Kaiser”, but also tyres for everyday use like the new innovative combination EcoContact/EcoContact Plus as a companion to the latest e-bike trend. As a global player, Continental also maintains high-tech production facilities outside of Germany, where Continental tyres are produced for you with an equal degree of care and dedication. One thing all Continental bicycle tyres have in common is that they are developed in the technology center in Korbach, Germany, where they also undergo strict inspection. Our heart and soul is behind the phrase “Handmade in Germany”, with all of its products and technologies.

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Excellent, will buy more
Probably the best mountain bike tyres i've ever used. Off road the grip is excellent and for the manic commute through Manchester cycling in the gutter riddled with pot holes, nails and rubbish, not an issue.
19 September 2014

Great Tubeless Tyre
Great tyre. Running tubeless now for 6 months and never had a problem.
02 April 2014

Not as good as the first generation
I bought this to replace a fairly worn first generation Mountain King UST rear tyre, and have used it for a year in every type of terrain, from dry sand, to wet roots and rocks and generally although wearing well it does not grip as well on the rear as its predecessor. As a test I swopped back to the worn first generation on the rear and even though more worn it gripped better on climbs than the new one. For me all UST can be relatively slow/awkward to fit and take longer than expected but are mostly trouble free when on (I always use Stans sealant though)
23 August 2013

fit
These tyres are a bugger to fit, after much swearing and 3 broken tyre levers (plastic ones) I finally got them on the bike after digging out a steel core lever to get the last section of tyre onto the rim.
They fit so snugly you hardly feel the need for sealant.
The tyres roll smoothly on harder surfaces and have great grip on gravel, but they get a bit slippery on freshly wetted compacted mud, didn't seem to bite all that hard. Not done a great deal of miles, just a quick blast so I'll see how they bed in but so far I'm impressed.
27 July 2012